Nebraska Cornhuskers 48–25 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2015

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 48–25 in Week 7, 2015. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 48, Minnesota Golden Gophers 25.

Game summary

Nebraska Cornhuskers rolled past Minnesota Golden Gophers 48–25 in Week 7 of the 2015 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.54 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Terrell Newby — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: KJ Maye — 11 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	12	9	6	9	48
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	6	0	15	25

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

+3OPP 33

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NEB
Q1TD
AMAlonzo Moore
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Alonzo Moore for 32 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK)
NEB
Q1TD
TNTerrell Newby
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Terrell Newby run for 69 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK)
MINN
Q1TD
ECEric Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Mitch Leidner pass complete to Eric Carter for 24 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK)
NEB
Q2TD
TNTerrell Newby
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Terrell Newby run for 9 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK)
MINN
Q2TD
KMKJ Maye
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
KJ Maye run for 7 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK)
NEB
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
21-12
Drew Brown 45 yd FG GOOD
NEB
Q3TD
CCCethan Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-12
Cethan Carter 10 Yd pass from Tommy Armstrong Jr. (Drew Brown Kick)
MINN
Q4TD
MLMitch Leidner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Mitch Leidner pass intercepted for a TD Joshua Kalu return for 41 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK)
NEB
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
30-18
Drew Brown 41 yd FG GOOD
MINN
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
30-21
Ryan Santoso 39 yd FG GOOD
MINN
Q4TD
MLMitch Leidner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-27
Mitch Leidner run for 1 yd for a TD, (Mitch Leidner pass to KJ Maye for Two-Point Conversion)
NEB
Q4TD
DPDe'Mornay Pierson-El
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-27
Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to De'Mornay Pierson-El for 14 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +13.99 EPA
Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +12.29 EPA

Rushing

Terrell Newby (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.30 EPA
Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds -0.44 EPA
Shannon Brooks (135) — 0.0 yds -1.14 EPA

Receiving

KJ Maye (135) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +0.81 EPA
Drew Wolitarsky (135) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA
Alonzo Moore (158) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Armstrong Jr.	158	26	69.2%	0	3	+0.54	+13.99
Mitch Leidner	135	40	65.0%	0	1	+0.31	+12.29

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NEB	MINN
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	EPA	Result
Q1	158	3	+1.65	Ended
Q1	135	4	-0.21	Punt
Q1	158	1	+4.55	Pass TD
Q1	158	2	-2.76	Ended
Q1	135	2	-4.95	Fumble
Q1	158	3	-1.91	Missed FG
Q1	135	3	-1.83	Punt
Q1	158	1	+5.29	Rush TD
Q1	158	2	+0.21	Ended
Q1	135	1	+2.56	Pass TD
Q1	135	8	+2.76	Ended
Q2	158	1	-0.08	Ended
Q2	135	5	-0.31	Punt
Q2	158	1	+2.59	Rush TD
Q2	158	7	+3.52	Ended
Q2	135	1	+1.57	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass intercepted for a TD Joshua Kalu return for 41 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (-7.21 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Terrell Newby run for 69 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (+5.29 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Shannon Brooks run for 3 yds to the Minn 29 Shannon Brooks fumbled, forced by Nate Gerry, recovered by Neb Jack Gangwish (-5.21 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Alonzo Moore for 32 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (+4.55 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Drew Brown 31 yd FG MISSED (-3.56 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Drew Wolitarsky for 7 yds to the Neb 45 for a 1ST down (+3.26 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Drew Wolitarsky for 24 yds to the Neb 33 for a 1ST down (+2.93 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Brandon Lingen for 25 yds to the Neb 37 for a 1ST down (+2.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (48–25) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: NEB at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 48, Minnesota Golden Gophers 25 in Week 7 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 48–25.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763543.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Nebraska Cornhuskers at Minnesota Golden Gophers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.